West Columbia

Snow covers Lexington County, West Columbia closes parks, Cayce issues icy roads report

The snow began to fall around 3 Tuesday afternoon. Lexington County got at least an inch of snow, and some areas got more than that. Snow totals were up to 2 inches on cars, and yards were covered. From the National Weather Service – Columbia: “The last lingering snow showers have pushed east but snow […]

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West Columbia City Hall closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21.  No yard trash pickup on Monday. There will be no other changes to sanitation routes. Download the WeCo Info App for the latest sanitation and City info westcolumbiasc.gov/sanitation-recycling

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It’s New Year’s Eve – Fireworks ordinances in effect in West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Springdale and Lexington County

West Columbia: In the City of West Columbia Fireworks can only be discharged from 9 AM on December 31 through 1:30 AM on January 1, 2025. Cayce: As we all look to celebrate the new year, our City, City of Cayce Police Department and City of Cayce Fire Department want you to be safe! The […]

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2 people die Sunday as a result of traffic-related incidents, Lexington County Coroner identifies the West Columbia and Lexington victims

First fatality report – Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died from the result of a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the 800 block of Chris Drive, in West Columbia on Monday, Oct. 21, shortly before 9:30 p.m. According to Fisher, Mrs. Heidi M. Bahrs, 49, of West Columbia was in […]

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West Columbia water system and city services operating normally – Updated info on closed parks, with link to road closures

The City of West Columbia Water and Sewer systems continue to operate normally. The Water Treatment Facilities are running as expected, with no anticipated service outages due to flooding. Furthermore, there are no expected interruptions in the wastewater collection system. The City of West Columbia’s services are dependable and uninterrupted. City Parks: The City of […]

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Torrential rains bring flash floods Wednesday evening – See raging creek video

The National Weather Service in Columbia issued a * Flash Flood Warning for parts of Lexington County, Wednesday evening. At 5:43 p.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches were possible in the area. […]

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15-year-old girl arrested in connection to a Lexington County shooting that occurred after a fight, Friday night

Lexington County deputies have arrested a 15-year-old girl in connection to a shooting in the West Columbia area of Lexington County Friday night. The teen, whose name will not be released because she is under the age of 18, is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and persons unlawful […]

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West Columbia man, age 30, struck and killed on I-26, near Cayce, after police pursuit on Friday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died after a police pursuit near the 114-mile marker of I-26 in the Cayce area of Lexington County at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Friday. According to Fisher, Mr. Raheem Jamar Bonham, 30, of West Columbia exited his vehicle during the pursuit, crossed over the center […]

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